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DESCRIPTION
Title of Invention: MODIFIED POLYALKYLENE OXIDE
Technical Field
[0001]
The present invention relates to a modified
polyalkylene oxide.
Background Art
[0002]
Compared with conventional polyacrylic acid-based
thickeners, nonionic polyurethane-based thickeners that exhibit
thickening properties upon aggregation of hydrophobic groups are
recently attracting more attention as thickeners, particularly
for products such as cosmetics.
[0003]
These polyurethane-based thickeners exhibit more
increased thickening properties through the association of
hydrophobic groups located at the terminals. Because of their
nonionic nature, these polyurethane-based thickeners are
excellent in salt tolerance, and can suitably be used in
combination with ionic surfactants, while being capable of
imparting additional rheological properties.
[0004]
It is known in this field of technology that the
thickening properties increase along with an increase in the
chain length of hydrophobic groups located at the terminals (Non-
Patent Document 1).
[0005]
Examples of known polyurethane-based thickeners
include: those having three hydrophobic groups that are linked
through hydrophilic polyester segments of at least 1500 molecular
weight each, with at least two of the three hydrophobic groups
being located at the terminals (Patent Document 1); and those
obtained by the reaction of (a) at least one water-soluble
polyetherpolyol, (b) at least one water-insoluble organic
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polyisocyanate, (c) at least one monofunctional hydrophobic
organic compound selected from the group consisting of compounds
containing a hydrogen atom reactive with an isocyanate and
organic monoisocyanates, and (d) at least one polyhydric alcohol
or polyhydric alcohol ether (Patent Documents 2 and 3).
[0006]
Also known are a polyurethane-based thickener
characterized by comprising a monohydric alcohol containing at
least one other polar group and a trihydric alcohol as a
polyhydric alcohol (Patent Document 4) and a viscosity modifier
obtained by using a polyether monohydric alcohol containing as a
hydrophobic group at least one branched chain or at least one
secondary hydrocarbon group (Patent Document 5).
[0007]
As described in the Non-patent Document, as the number
of carbon atoms at the terminal alcohol increases, the thickening
properties of the polyurethane-based thickeners obtained by such
conventional techniques become greater, due to the increased
association power of the hydrophobic groups. However, an
increased number of carbon atoms at the terminal alcohol leads to
poor affinity for water, and aqueous solutions containing such
thickeners are likely to become tacky. For example, when such
thickeners are added to cosmetics as a thickening additive, the
cosmetics exhibit a heavy feel when used. Another drawback is
that because molecular chain terminals modified into hydrophobic
groups lower the affinity for water, the aqueous solution becomes
turbid. To avoid turbidity, the proportion of hydrophobic groups
may be decreased so that the transparency of the aqueous solution
is improved. In this case, however, the viscosity decreases when
a cationic surfactant (those used particularly for hair care
products) is added.
[0008]
Polyurethane-based thickeners are nonionic. Thus,
unlike polyacrylic acid-based thickeners, polyurethane-based
thickeners, when used in combination with a cationic surfactant,
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do not generally produce the precipitation of aggregates
resulting from the interaction between cations and anions.
However, a polyurethane-based thickener in combination with a
cationic surfactant results in a thickened liquid with poor
transparency, thereby giving the liquid an undesirable appearance.
Citation List
Patent Document
[0009]
Patent Document 1: JPS54-080349A
Patent Document 2: US Patent No. 4155892
Patent Document 3: US Patent No. 4079028
Patent Document 4: JPH07-501094A
Patent Document 5: JPH09-071766A
Non-patent Document
[0010]
Non-patent Document 1: J. Coating Technology Vol. 64, No. 804, pp.
87-94 (1992)
Summary of Invention
Technical Problem
[0011]
An object of the present invention is to provide a
modified polyalkylene oxide capable of yielding an aqueous
solution excellent in transparency with high viscosity, even when
used in combination with a cationic surfactant.
Solution to Problem
[0012]
The present inventors conducted extensive research to
achieve the above object and found a modified polyalkylene oxide
that can be used as a thickener. The modified polyalkylene oxide
is configured such that a specific polyalkylene oxide compound is
bound at the terminals to specific polyether monohydric alcohols
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comprising an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide random copolymer and
a monohydric alcohol via specific diisocyanates. The inventors
also found that such a modified polyalkylene oxide can provide an
aqueous solution excellent in transparency, even when combined
with a cationic surfactant, and that a small amount of such a
modified polyalkylene oxide can achieve high viscosity. The
inventors made further improvements and completed the invention.
The present invention includes the subject matter
presented in the following items.
[0013]
Item 1.
A modified polyalkylene oxide obtained by reacting (IQ
a polyalkylene oxide compound, (B) a polyether monohydric alcohol,
and (C) a diisocyanate compound;
wherein the polyalkylene oxide compound (273) is a polyethylene
oxide represented by formula (II)
HO- (CH2CH20)n-H (II)
wherein n is an integer of 130 to 680;
wherein the polyether monohydric alcohol (B) comprises a random
copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, the random
copolymer having a hydroxy group at one teiminal and a linear-
chain C15-24 alkyl group at the other terminal, and having a ratio
(a/b) of 1 to 2 wherein a represents the number of moles of
ethylene oxide added and b represents the number of moles of
propylene oxide added; and
wherein the diisocyanate compound (C) is at least one member
selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by
formula (IV)
0---C=N-R2-N=C=0 (IV)
wherein R2 represents methyldiphenylene, hexamethylene,
methyldicyclohexylene, 3-methyl-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylene,
dimethylphenylene, or tolylene.
Item 2.
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The modified polyalkylene oxide according to Item 1,
wherein the polyalkylene oxide compound (IQ has a number average
molecular weight of 6,000 to 30,000.
Item 3.
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to Item 1 or
2, wherein, with respect to the polyether monohydric alcohol (B),
a is an integer of 5 to 10, and b is an integer of 5 to 8.
Item 4.
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to any one of
Items 1 to 3, wherein the polyether monohydric alcohol (B) has a
number average molecular weight of 800 to 3,000.
Item 5.
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to any one of
Items 1 to 4, wherein the diisocyanate compound (C) is at least
one member selected from the group consisting of
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate, and 1,6-hexamethylene
diisocyanate.
Item 6.
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to any one of
Items 1 to 5, wherein the reaction is carried out using 1 to 2
moles of the polyether monohydric alcohol (B) per mole of the
polyalkylene oxide compound (A).
Item 7.
A cosmetic composition comprising the modified
polyalkylene oxide according to any one of Items 1 to 6
(preferably in an amount of 0.01 to 5% by mass).
Item 8.
The cosmetic composition according to Item 7, further
comprising a cationic surfactant (preferably in an amount of 0.1
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to 2% by mass).
Item 9.
A molded article prepared by using the modified
polyalkylene oxide according to any one of Items 1 to 6.
Item 10.
The molded article according to Item 9, which is in the
form of a sheet or a film.
According to a further aspect of the invention there
is provided a use of a modified polyalkylene oxide as
described herein in the preparation of a cosmetic composition.
Advantageous Effects of Invention
[0014]
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to the
present invention, even in combination with a cationic surfactant,
maintains the excellent transparency of a solution without
decreasing viscosity. Thus, the use of the modified polyalkylene
oxide according to the present invention can provide a
transparent and highly viscous aqueous solution.
Brief Description of Drawings
[0015]
Fig. 1 shows the correlation between the shear rate and the
viscosity of an aqueous solution of the modified polyalkylene
oxide prepared in Example 1 (2% by mass aqueous solution).
Fig. 2 shows the correlation between the shear rate and the
viscosity of an aqueous solution of the modified polyalkylene
oxide prepared in Comparative Example 3 (2% by mass aqueous
solution).
Description of Embodiments
[0016]
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The modified polyalkylene oxide according to the
present invention is obtained by reacting a specific polyalkylene
oxide compound (A), a specific polyether monohydric alcohol (B),
and a specific diisocyanate compound (C). Hereinafter, these
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components may be simply referred to as (A), (B), and (C).
[0017]
(A) is a polyethylene oxide represented by formula (II):
HO- (CH2CH20)-H (II)
wherein n is an integer of 130 to 680.
[0018]
The polyethylene oxide preferably has a number average
molecular weight of about 6,000 to 30,000, and more preferably
about 11,000 to 20,000.
[0019]
The use of (A) having a number average molecular weight
of 6,000 or more is less likely to cause a decrease in
transparency of an aqueous solution of the modified polyalkylene
oxide. The use of (I) having a number average molecular weight of
30,000 or less is less likely to cause a decrease in viscosity of
an aqueous solution of the modified polyalkylene oxide.
[0020]
The number average molecular weight of the polyethylene
oxide (A) is determined from the following formula using the
hydroxyl number 01 determined in accordance with method A in JIS K
1557-1:2007 (Plastics - Polyols for Use in the Production of
Polyurethane - Part 1: Determination of Hydroxyl Number).
Specifically, the number average molecular weight is deteLmined
from the following foLmula assuming that the polyethylene oxide
has a hydroxyl group at each end.
Number average molecular weight = (56,100x2)/01
[0021]
(B) is a polyether monohydric alcohol having a
structure in which a random copolymer of ethylene oxide (EO) and
propylene oxide (PO) has a hydroxy group at one terminal and a
linear-chain C15-24 alkyl group at the other terminal (hereinafter,
the alkyl group will sometimes be referred to as RI). When a
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represents the number of moles of ethylene oxide added, and b
represents the number of moles of propylene oxide added, the a/b
ratio is in the range of 1 to 2.
[0022]
The polyether monohydric alcohol may also be termed
"polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene monoalkyl ether in which
ethylene oxide is randomly copolymerized with propylene oxide in
the molar ratio (a/b) of 1 to 2 (preferably 1.1 to 1.5) and a C15_
24 linear-chain alkyl group is present."
[0023]
(B) may be represented by the following formula (III):
[(OCH2CH2)a -ran-(OCH2CH(CH2))1,1-0H (III)
wherein, R' represents a linear-chain C15-24 alkyl group.
[0024]
The part [ (0042012) a -ran- (OCH2CH(CH3) )b] indicates that
the constitutional units (OCH2CH2) and (OCH2CH(CH3)) are randomly
copolymerized. The degree of polymerization of each
constitutional unit is represented by a and b. From this, it is
clear that the [ran] in [a -ran-] indicates that the
constitutional units a and p are randomly copolymerized at the
polymerization degree of i and j, respectively.
[0025]
The a/b ratio of (B) is 1 to 2 as stated above, and
preferably 1.1 to 1.5. The ratio of less than 1 is not preferable
because the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide becomes less
water soluble, and thus the aqueous solution exhibits decreased
transparency. The ratio of more than 2 is not preferable because
the aqueous solution becomes less viscous, and exhibits decreased
transparency, particularly when the obtained modified
polyalkylene oxide is used in combination with a cationic
surfactant.
[0026]
Preferably, a is an integer of 5 to 10. Preferably, b
is an integer of 5 to 8. More preferably, a is an integer of 5 to
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whereas b is an integer of 5 to 8. When a is 5 or more, an
aqueous solution of the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can
exhibit increased viscosity. When a is 10 or less, an aqueous
solution of the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can exhibit
5 increased transparency. When b is 5 or more, an aqueous solution
of the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can exhibit increased
transparency. When b is 8 or less, an aqueous solution of the
obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can exhibit increased
viscosity.
10 [0027]
As stated above, R1 is a linear-chain C15-24 alkyl,
preferably a linear-chain C16-22 alkyl, and more preferably a
linear-chain C16-20 alkyl. When the number of carbon atoms is 15
or more, an aqueous solution of the obtained modified
polyalkylene oxide can exhibit increased viscosity. When the
number of carbon atoms is 24 or less, an aqueous solution of the
obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can exhibit increased
transparency.
[0028]
(3) is configured such that a random copolymer of
propylene oxide and ethylene oxide (polyalkylene oxide) is added
to a linear-chain monohydric saturated alcohol.
[0029]
If the random copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene
oxide is, for example, a blocked copolymer of propylene oxide and
ethylene oxide, the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide becomes
less water soluble, and thus, the aqueous solution exhibits
decreased transparency. Therefore, a blocked copolymer of
propylene oxide and ethylene oxide is not preferable.
[0030]
(13) can be prepared, for example, by addition
polymerization of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide to a linear-
chain monohydric saturated alcohol. The linear-chain monohydric
saturated alcohol is a linear-chain saturated alcohol having 15
to 24 (preferably 16 to 22, and more preferably 16 to 20) carbon
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atoms.
[0031]
For the addition polymerization of ethylene oxide and
propylene oxide to a linear-chain monohydric saturated alcohol,
ordinary methods may be employed. For example, the addition
polymerization may be carried out by using radical polymerization
employing a peroxide or an azo group-containing polymerization
initiator or by using a thiol group-containing polymerization-
chain-transfer agent that readily causes a chain-transfer
reaction.
[0032]
(B) preferably has a number average molecular weight of
800 to 3,000, and more preferably 1,000 to 2,500. When the number
average molecular weight is 800 or more, an aqueous solution of
the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can exhibit increased
viscosity. When the number average molecular weight is 3,000 or
less, an aqueous solution of the obtained modified polyalkylene
oxide is less likely to exhibit decreased viscosity even in the
presence of cations.
[0033]
The number average molecular weight of (B) can be
determined from the following formula using the hydroxy number 01
determined in accordance with method A in JIS K 1557-1:2007
(Plastics - Polyols for Use in the Production of Polyurethane -
Part 1: Determination of Hydroxyl Number). Specifically, the
number average molecular weight is determined from the following
formula assuming that the polyethylene oxide has a hydroxy group
at one end.
Number Average Molecular Weight = (56,100)/01
[0034]
(B) is preferably contained in an amount of 1 to 2
moles, more preferably 1.1 to 2 moles, and still more preferably
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1.5 to 2 moles, per mole of (A). When (B) is contained in an
amount of 1 mole or more per mole of (A), an aqueous solution of
the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide is less likely to
exhibit decreased viscosity. When a polyether monohydric alcohol
is contained in an amount of 2 moles or less per mole of (A), an
aqueous solution of the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can
exhibit increased transparency.
[0035]
(C) is a diisocyanate compound represented by formula (IV):
0=C=N-R2-N=C=O (IV)
wherein R2 represents methyldiphenylene, hexamethylene,
methyldicyclohexylene, 3-methy1-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohexylene,
dimethylphenylene, or tolylene.
[0036]
Specific examples of (C) include 4,4'-diphenylmethane
diisocyanate (MDI), 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI),
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate (HMDI), 3-isocyanatemethy1-
3,5,5-trimethyl cyclohexylisocyanate (IPDI), 1,8-dimethylbenzole-
2,4-diisocyanate, and 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate (TDI). Among
these diisocyanate compounds, dicyclohexylmethane-4,4I-
diisocyanate (HMDI), and 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) are
preferable from the standpoint of excellent weatherability and
transparency imparted to the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide.
These diisocyanate compounds may be used singly or in a
combination of two or more.
[0037]
With respect to the amount of the diisocyanate compound
for use, when the total amount of the terminal hydroxy groups in
(IQ and (B) (molar amount of [-OH]) is taken as a mole, the molar
amount of isocyanate groups in the isocyanate compound (molar
amount of [-NCO]) is preferably 0.8 to 1.2, and more preferably
0.9 to 1.1. In other words, the isocyanate groups are preferably
present in an amount of 0.8 to 1.2 moles, and more preferably 0.9
to 1.1 moles, in the isocyanate compound when the total amount of
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the terminal hydroxy groups in (A) and (B) is taken as a mole.
When the isocyanate group is present in an amount of 0.8 mole or
more, not much unreacted polyether monohydric alcohol remains,
and an aqueous solution of the obtained modified polyalkylene
oxide is less likely to exhibit decreased viscosity. When the
isocyanate group is present in an amount of 1.2 moles or less,
the water solubility can be improved.
[0038]
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to the
present invention can be obtained by reacting (A), (B), and (C),
as stated above, and the compound represented by the following
formula (I) is considered to be the major component.
[0039]
[Chem. 1]
V
R -ROCH2CHD.-ran-(0C112CHM-OCNH-R2-NHC-10-(CH2C1120)õC-NH-R2-NHC-1.-0-
[(CHCH20)b-ran-(C1{2CH20)j-RI
(I)
[0040]
In the formula (I), R1, R2, a, b, NOCH2CF12).-ran-
(OCH2CH(CH3))b] , and n are as defined above, and m is an integer
of 1 to 4.
[0041]
Examples of methods for reacting a polyalkylene oxide
compound (A), a polyether monohydric alcohol (B), and a
diisocyanate compound (C) include: methods comprising the step of
dissolving or dispersing (A), (B), and (C) in a reaction solvent,
such as toluene, xylene, and dimethylformamide, to carry out a
reaction; and methods comprising the steps of pulverizing solids
into powders (powders) or melting solids into liquids, uniformly
mixing them, and heating the mixture to a predetermined
temperature for reaction. From the standpoint of industrial
practice, a preferable method comprises the steps of continuously
supplying heated and melted starting materials to a multi-screw
extruder and mixing them in the extruder for reaction. The
reaction temperature is preferably 70 to 210 C, more preferably
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90 to 160 C, and still more preferably 100 to 160 C. The reaction
time is suitably determined such that the reaction is complete,
depending on the reaction temperature and the type of the
polyalkylene oxide compound, polyether monohydric alcohol, and
diisocyanate compound to be used. As used herein, the reaction
time refers to the mean residence time in the multi-screw
extruder, which is determined by the following procedure. A trace
of colorant (e.g., pulverized red chalk or blue No. 5) is
supplied to a multi-screw extruder simultaneously with a
polyalkylene oxide compound, a polyether monohydric alcohol, and
a diisocyanate compound, and the change in color of the
discharged substance is observed. The time at which a portion
with the deepest color is discharged is detelmined as the mean
residence time. To achieve a mean resident time of 0.5 to 5.0
minutes, preferably 1.0 to 3.5 minutes, and more preferably 1.5
to 3.0 minutes, the amount of supply, the rotation speed, and the
shape of the screws can be adjusted.
[0042]
In the preparation of a modified polyalkylene oxide, a
small amount of a reaction accelerator, such as triethylamine,
triethanolamine, dibutyltin diacetate, dibutyltin dilaurate,
stannous octoate, and triethylenediamine, can be added to the
reaction system to promote the reaction. The amount of the
reaction accelerator to be added is preferably 200 to 2,000 mass
ppm, and more preferably 500 to 1,000 mass ppm, based on the
polyalkylene oxide compound.
[0043]
As described above, a modified polyalkylene oxide can
be obtained by mixing a polyalkylene oxide compound, a polyether
monohydric alcohol, and a diisocyanate compound in a suitable
reactor, such as an extruder, and subjecting the mixture to a
reaction. A modified polyalkylene oxide is obtained as a mixture
largely comprising a component in which a polyalkylene oxide
compound and a diisocyanate compound are repeatedly polymerized
such that m in formula (I) is about 1 to 4. The mixture can be
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used without separation. The mixing ratio can be examined by a
separation technique such as GPC. In particular, a component
polymerized such that m is 1 to 2 is the main product.
[0044]
In particular, the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide
can be used preferably in the production of cosmetics. The
obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can be added and dissolved
during the production process of cosmetics. The obtained modified
polyalkylene oxide can preferably be added in an amount of 0.01
to 5% by mass, and more preferably 0.05 to 3% by mass. In other
words, the present invention encompasses a cosmetic composition
containing the modified polyalkylene oxide; in particular, a
cosmetic composition containing the modified polyalkylene oxide
in the aforementioned amount is preferable. The obtained modified
polyalkylene oxide, when contained in an amount of 0.01% by mass
or more, produces the thickening effect more preferably. When the
obtained modified polyalkylene oxide is contained in an amount of
5% by mass or less, the likelihood of gelling is more decreased.
The obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can also be used after
being diluted, for example, with water; an aqueous solution
containing a salt, such as sodium chloride, or a surfactant; an
aqueous solution of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether,
triethylene glycol monobutyl ether, polypropylene glycol,
propylene glycol, or the like; and polyethylene glycol 200. For
example, the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide can be diluted
to a concentration of 5 to 50% by mass before use. To shorten the
dissolution time period, the obtained modified polyalkylene oxide
can be milled before use. For example, the obtained modified
polyalkylene oxide is milled to a median particle size of about
100 pm. Although the milling technique is not limited,
cryomilling in liquid nitrogen is optimally used. As used herein,
the median particle size refers to the median size determined by
a dry sieving method (JIS Z8815). Specifically, 50 g of a resin
(modified polyalkylene oxide) is weighed out, and sieved by using
JIS standard sieves (JIS Z8801), followed by weighing the resin
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of each sieve. The results indicate the point at which the
cumulative percentage by mass of the resin retained in each sieve
is 50%, and the particle size at that point is considered to be
the median particle size.
[0045]
Because of its nonionic nature, the modified
polyalkylene oxide according to the present invention causes
little change in viscosity when used in combination with a
nonionic, anionic, or cationic surfactant, or a salt. In
particular, the modified polyalkylene oxide can be used in an
excellent manner in combination with cationic surfactants, which
has conventionally been difficult to do. Even when the modified
polyalkylene oxide is used in combination with a cationic
surfactant, high transparency is retained. Examples of cationic
surfactants, although not being particularly limited, include
alkyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearyl trimethyl ammonium
chloride, stearyl trimethyl ammonium bromide, cetostearyl
trimethyl ammonium chloride, distearyl dimethyl ammonium chloride,
stearyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, behenyl trimethyl
ammonium bromide, benzalkonium chloride, behenic acid amide
propyldimethyl hydroxypropyl ammonium chloride, stearic acid
diethylaminoethyl amide, stearic acid dimethylaminopropylamide,
and lanolin-derived quaternary ammonium salts.
[C046]
Although there is no particular limitation, the
modified polyalkylene oxide according to the present invention
preferably has a number average molecular weight of 10,000 or
more, more preferably 10,000 to 50,000, still more preferably
12,000 to 45,000, and still further preferably 15,000 to 40,000.
The number average molecular weight in this specification is
determined by GPC analysis under the conditions described in "GPC
Analysis" in the Examples below.
[0047]
The present invention preferably encompasses a
composition that contains, in addition to the modified
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polyalkylene oxide according to the present invention, a
surfactant or a salt as described above (particularly a cationic
surfactant). Such a composition contains a surfactant or a salt
in an amount of, for example, 1.0 to 2% by mass, and preferably
0.2 to 1.5% by mass. In particular, the composition is preferably
a cosmetic composition, and more preferably a hair care
composition. A common technique can be employed for producing
such a cosmetic composition or hair care composition, and the
composition may contain other components. Other components are
not particularly limited, and those commonly used for cosmetics,
such as moisturizers (e.g., glycol), antibacterial components
(e.g., polylysine), colorants, fragrances, antioxidants, UV
absorbers, and plant extracts, can be added.
[0048]
The viscosity of a 2% by mass aqueous solution of the
modified polyalkylene oxide according to the present invention
can be determined by measuring the viscosity at a shear rate of
0.001 to 1,000 [1/s] at 25 C using a cone-and-plate rheometer
(1R2000 manufactured by TA Instruments) with a cone (60 mm, cone
angle: 1 ). Although there is no particular limitation, a 2% by
mass aqueous solution of the modified polyalkylene oxide
according to the present invention preferably has a viscosity of
about 100 to 300 [Pas] at a shear rate of 1 [1/s] as measured
above. A cone-and-plate rheometer can detect viscous behavior in
more detail than conventional B-type viscometers.
[0049]
The transparency of the modified polyalkylene oxide
according to the present invention can be evaluated on the basis
of light transmission at 425 nm that is measured by using a UV-
visible spectrophotometer after placing a 1% by mass aqueous
solution of the modified polyalkylene oxide on a quartz glass
having an optical path length of 1 cm. The light transmittance
determined in the above manner is preferably 70% or more, more
preferably 80% or more, and still more preferably 90% or more. A
cosmetic product that contains such a modified polyalkylene oxide
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having a light transmittance of 70% or more exhibits more
increased transparency. Although conventional polyacrylic acid-
based thickeners can provide an aqueous solution having a light
transmittance of 90% or higher, such thickeners are not
preferable because the aqueous solution becomes inhomogeneous and
less viscous due to the precipitation of the polymer when the
thickeners are used in combination with a cationic surfactant,
which is useful for hair care products.
[0050]
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to the
present invention can be processed into various molded articles
using a device, such as a kneader, a roll, an extruder, and a hot
press. In particular, the modified polyalkylene oxide is suitably
processed into flexible molded articles, such as sheets and films.
A fragrance and/or a surfactant can also be added in the molding
process. The molded articles produced from the modified
polyalkylene oxide according to the present invention are easily
dissolved in water. In particular, the sheets and films produced
from the modified polyalkylene oxide according to the present
invention are water soluble, and can be easily dissolved in a
small amount of moisture. Such sheets and films can suitably be
used for cosmetic materials, such as facial masks, because of
their quick dissolution in water, skin toner, and milky lotion
for the skin, as well as their excellent adhesion. Additionally,
such sheets and films can suitably be used, for example, for
toiletry cleaning products due to their speedy dissolution in
sewage.
[0051]
The modified polyalkylene oxide according to the
present invention can also be molded by melt-mixing with another
thermoplastic resin when molded, and can thus be used to improve
the hydrophilicity and smoothness of the surface of the resin.
Examples
[0052]
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Hereinafter, Production Examples, Examples, and
Comparative Examples describe the present invention in more
detail. However, the present invention is not limited to the
Production Examples and Examples.
.. [0053]
Evaluation Method
(1) Viscosity of Aqueous Solution
6.0 g of a modified polyalkylene oxide was individually
added to 294 g of ion-exchanged water and 294 g of an aqueous
solution containing 1% by mass of stearyl trimethyl ammonium
chloride, which is a cationic surfactant. The mixtures were
stirred at 30 C at 300 rpm for 3 hours, thereby giving aqueous
solutions containing 2% by mass of a modified polyalkylene oxide.
[0054]
The viscosity of the obtained aqueous solutions was
measured at a shear rate in the range of 0.001 to 1,000 [1/s] at
C using a cone-and-plate rheometer (AR2000 manufactured by TA
Instruments Inc.) with a cone (60 mm, cone angle 1 ).
[0055]
20 (2) Transparency
An aqueous solution containing 2% by mass of a modified
polyalkylene oxide and an aqueous solution containing 2% by mass
of a modified polyalkylene oxide and 1.0% by mass of stearyl
trimethyl ammonium chloride were prepared in the same manner as
25 in the above section (1). 4.5 mL of each of the solutions was
centrifuged (1,800 rpm) to remove bubbles, and measured for light
transmittance at 425 nm with a UV-visible spectrophotometer (UV-
3150: Shimadzu Corp.) to evaluate transparency.
[0056]
(3) GPC Analysis
0.5 g of a modified polyalkylene oxide was dissolved in
49.5 g of DMF while heating, and the molecular weight (PEO
conversion) and the distribution thereof were determined by the
following GPC. PEO is the abbreviation for polyethylene oxide,
and the 2E0 conversion indicates the molecular weight of a
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modified polyalkylene oxide determined from a calibration curve
created by using a PEO of a known molecular weight as a molecular
weight marker of GPC.
Carrier: DMF (LiBr 0.1 mmol/L)
Column: Tosoh TSKgel MultiporeHxL-M x 3
(Exclusion limit 2,000,000: Polystyrene)
Pump Flow Rate: 0.6 mL/min
[0057]
(4) Median Particle Size Measurement
The median particle size was determined by a dry
sieving method (JIS Z8815). Specifically, 50 g of a resin was
weighed out, and sieved by using JIS standard sieves (JIS Z8801).
The resin of each sieve was weighed, and the particle size at the
point of cumulative mass of 50% was determined on the basis of
the results.
[0058]
Example 1
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 20,000, 7.4
parts by mass of polyether stearyl alcohol CH3( CH2)170- [ (CH2CH20)8-
ran- (CH2CH(CH3)0)6] -H (Blaunon SA50/50 manufactured by Aoki Oil
Industrial Co., Ltd, number average molecular weight: 1,000), and
0.2 parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed in a
stirrer-equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C. The mixture was
stirred in a nitrogen gas atmosphere, thereby giving a
homogeneous mixture.
[0059]
Apart from this, dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
was placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0060]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate in the storage tank B were
continuously supplied at a rate of 200 [g/min] and 4.24 [g/min],
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respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
set at 110 to 140 C, to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by using a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide.
[0061]
GPC analysis revealed that the obtained modified
polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 55%, m = 2 was 25%, m = 3 was
15%, and m = 4 was 5%. GPC analysis also revealed that the number
average molecular weight was 36,700. After being immersed in
liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 um, and used for evaluation.
[0062]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0063]
Example 2
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 11,000, 14.0
parts by mass of polyether stearyl alcohol CH3(CH2)170- PC1420-120)8-
ran- (CH2CH(CH3)0)6] -H (Blaunon SA50/50 manufactured by Aoki Oil
Industrial Co., Ltd, number average molecular weight: 1,000), and
0.2 parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed in a
stirrer-equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C, and stirred in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere, thereby giving a homogeneous mixture.
[0064]
Apart from this, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate was
placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0065]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the 1,6-
hexamethylene diisocyanate in the storage tank B were
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continuously supplied at a rate of 250 [g/min] and 5.93 [g/min],
respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
set at 110 to 140 C, to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide. GPC analysis revealed that the obtained
modified polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 60%, m = 2 was 25%, m = 3 was
10%, and in = 4 was 5%. GPC analysis also revealed that the number
average molecular weight was 20,000. After being immersed in
liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 um, and used for evaluation.
[0066]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0067]
Example 3
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 20,000, 8.3
parts by mass of polyether cetyl alcohol CH3(012)150-E(CR2a120)10-
ran- (CH2CH(CH3)0)8] -H (unisafeTM 10P-8 manufactured by NOF
Corporation, number average molecular weight: 1,150), and 0.2
parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed in a stirrer-
equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C, and stirred in a nitrogen
gas atmosphere, thereby giving a homogeneous mixture.
[00681
Apart from this, dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
was placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0069]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocYanate in the storage tank B were
continuously supplied at a rate of 220 [g/min] and 4.59 [g/min],
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respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
set at 110 to 140 C to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide. GPC analysis revealed that the obtained
modified polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 55%, m = 2 was 20%, m = 3 was
15%, and m = 4 was 10%. GPC analysis also revealed that the
number average molecular weight was 39,000. After being immersed
in liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 pm, and used for evaluation.
[0070]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0071]
Comparative Example 1
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 20,000, 6.7
parts by mass of polyether stearyl alcohol CH3(CH2)170- [(CF12CH20)4-
ran- (CH2CH(CH3)0)7] -1-1 (Blaunon SA30/70 manufactured by Aoki Oil
Industrial Co., Ltd, number average molecular weight: 900), and
0.2 parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed in a
stirrer-equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C, and stirred in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere, thereby giving a homogeneous mixture.
[0072]
Apart from this, dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
was placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0073]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate in the storage tank B were
continuously supplied at a rate of 200 [g/min] and 4.29 [g/min],
respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
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having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
set at 110 to 140 C, to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide. GPC analysis revealed that the obtained
modified polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 55%, m = 2 was 30%, m = 3 was
10%, and m = 4 was 5%. GPC analysis also revealed that the number
average molecular weight was 35,500. After being immersed in
liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 pm, and used for evaluation.
[0074]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0075]
Comparative Example 2
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 11,000, 13.6
parts by mass of polyether behenyl alcohol CH3(CH2)210- [(CH2C1120)15-
ran- (CH2CH(CH3)0)11 -H (Pepol BEP-0115 manufactured by Toho
Chemical Industry Co., Ltd, number average molecular weight:
1,040), and 0.2 parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed
in a stirrer-equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C, and stirred
in a nitrogen gas atmosphere, thereby giving a homogeneous
mixture.
[0076]
Apart from this, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate was
placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0077]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the 1,6-
hexamethylene diisocyanate in the storage tank B were
continuously supplied at a rate of 250 [g/min] and 5.78 [g/min],
respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
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having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
set at 110 to 140 C, to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide. GPC analysis revealed that the obtained
modified polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 50%, m = 2 was 35%, m = 3 was
10%, and m = 4 was 5%. GPC analysis also revealed that the number
average molecular weight was 21,200. After being immersed in
liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 pm, and used for evaluation.
[0076]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0079]
Comparative Example 3
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 20,000, 3.2
parts by mass of polyether stearyl ether 018H370-(CH2C1-120)20-H
(Nonion S-220 manufactured by NOF Corporation, molecular weight:
1,150), and 0.2 parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed
in a stirrer-equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C, and stirred
in a nitrogen gas atmosphere, thereby giving a homogeneous
mixture.
[0080]
Apart from this, dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
was placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0081]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate in the storage tank B were
continuously supplied at a rate of 250 [g/min] and 2.43 [g/min],
respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
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set at 110 to 140 C, to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide. GPC analysis revealed that the obtained
modified polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 55%, m = 2 was 15%, m = 3 was
25%, and m = 4 was 5%. GPC analysis also revealed that the number
average molecular weight was 31,100. After being immersed in
liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 pm, and used for evaluation.
[0082]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0083]
Comparative Example 4
100 parts by mass of a fully dehydrated polyethylene
oxide having a number average molecular weight of 4,000, 36.0
parts by mass of polyether stearyl alcohol CH3(CH2)170- [(CH2CH20)8-
ran- (CH2CH(CH3)0)6] -H (Blaunon SA50/50 manufactured by Aoki Oil
Industrial Co., Ltd, number average molecular weight: 1,000), and
0.2 parts by mass of dioctyltin dilaurate were placed in a
stirrer-equipped storage tank A heated to 80 C, and stirred in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere, thereby giving a homogeneous mixture.
[0084]
Apart from this, dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
was placed in a storage tank B heated to 30 C, and stored in a
nitrogen gas atmosphere.
[0085]
The mixture in the storage tank A and the
dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate in the storage tank B were
continuously supplied at a rate of 200 [g/min] and 16.57 [g/min],
respectively, by using a metering pump to a biaxial extruder
having screws with a 26-mm outer diameter (L/D = 40), which was
set at 110 to 140 C, to mix them and carry out a reaction in the
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extruder. Strands were extruded from the outlet of the extruder
and pelletized by a pelletizer, thereby giving a modified
polyalkylene oxide. GPC analysis revealed that the obtained
modified polyalkylene oxide was a mixture of components, and the
distribution of each component was described by referring to
formula (I) as follows: m = 1 was 50%, m = 2 was 35%, m = 3 was
10%, and m = 4 was 5%. GPC analysis also revealed that the number
average molecular weight was 9,500. After being immersed in
liquid nitrogen, the obtained pellets were milled to a median
particle size of 100 pm, and used for evaluation.
[0086]
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, show the starting
materials used and evaluation results.
[0087]
Figs. 1 and 2 show the results of viscosity measurement
of Example 1 and Comparative Example 3.
[0088]
In Table 1, Mn indicates a number average molecular
weight. In Table 1, n, m, a, b, and R1 are defined as in foimulae
(I) to (IV) above.
[0089]
Example 4
The modified polyalkylene oxide obtained in Example 1
was molded into a sheet of 10 cm x 10 cm x 0.01 cm by using a hot
press (manufactured by Gonno Suiatsuki Seisakusho, 40 t press,
pressure: 4.9 MPa-G) set at 160 C.
[0090]
The obtained sheet, when folded in half along the
center line at 180 degrees, exhibited sufficient flexibility and
strength without being fractured. Further, after the obtained
sheet was cut into a 5 cm X 5 cm piece and immersed in 200 mL of
ion-exchanged water at 25 C in a 300 mL beaker, the cut-out piece
was fully dissolved in 10 seconds.
[0091]
Table 1
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Polyalkylene Oxide '} (A)
Polyether Monoh dric Alcohol (s) Modtfied Polyalkylene Oxide
EO PO EO/P0 R1 Molar
Mixture Proportion MI
Diisocyanate
Molecular Molar Molar Molar Ratio 2) (C)
NCO/OH
Species n
Weight Number Number Ratio C B/A m=1
m=2 m=3 m=4 Mn
(a) (b) a/b Number .
Example 1 Poly-E0 450 20000 8 6 1.3 18 1.48 HMDI
1.00 55 25 15 5 36,700
Example 2 Poly-E0 250 11000 8 6 ) 1.3 18 1.54
HDI 1.00 60 25 10 5 20,000
Example 3 Poly-EC) 450 20000 10 8 1.3 16 1.45
HMDI 1.00 55 20 15 10 39,000
Comp.
Poly-EO 450 20000 4 7 0.6 18 1.49 HMDI
1.00 55 30 10 5 35,500
Example 1 ,
Comp.
Poly-EC) 250 11000 15 1 15.0 22 1.44 HDI 1.00
50 35 10 5 21,200
Example 2
Comp.
Poly-EO 450 20000 20 0 - 18 0.55 HMDI
0.60 55 15 25 5 31,100
Example 3
Comp.
Poly-EC) 90 4000 8 6 1.3 18 1.44 HMDI 1.00
50 35 , 10 5 9,500
Example 4
g
1) Poly-E0: Polyethylene Oxide
.
,s,
,
0
2) HMDI: Dicyclohexylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate, HDI: 1,6-Hexamethylene
diisocyanate IN
IV
0
I 7 3 1
i
0
I -
0
_
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[0092]
Table 2
Viscosity of 2% by mass aqueous solution [Pa = s] Viscosity of 2% by mass
aqueous solution [Pa = s]
(Water) (1% Stearyl trimethyl ammonium chloride)
.
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Transparency
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Transparency
[1/s] [1/s] 11/s] , [1/s] [1/s] [1/s] [1/s] r/01
[1/s] [1/s] [1/s] [1/s] [1/s] [1/s] [1/s] [%]
Example 1 400 430 410 160 21 2.5 0.67 91.5
400 430 410 400 21 2.5 0.67 91.5
Example 2 650 600 600 250 45 15 1.2 88.7
650 600 600 250 45 15 1.2 88.7
Example 3 350 350 330 110 15 1.5 0.35 87.5
350 350 330 110 15 1.5 0.35 87.5
Comp.
700 650 630 200 58 25 3.5 56.5 700
650 630 200 58 25 3.5 56.5
Example 1
Comp.
g
350 350 330 120 15 1.5 0.07 85.5 350
350 330 120 15 1.5 0.07 62.5
Example 2
2
Comp.
0
2100 2200 2150 130 11 1.1 0.15 88.5 8.2
10.1 7.8 5.4 2.6 1.2 0.5 88.5 '
0
Example 3
IN
,
Comp.
650 650 630 250 80 25 12 65.5 650
650 630 250 80 25 12 65.5
Example 4
i.,
0
I 7 3 1
i
0
I -
i
.
N,
